Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster and acting drum major, marches his Marines in a celebration parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga July 8, 2015. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band is to enhance the lives of military and civilian communities through quality musical performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittney Vito/Released) - Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster and acting drum major, marches his Marines in a celebration parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga July 8, 2015. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band is to enhance the lives of military and civilian communities through quality musical performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittney Vito/Released)
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Galeana, a percussionist for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, and Fontana, Calif., native, plays the concert snare for ceremonial band rehearsals, Sept. 26, 2013. The music military occupational specialties are the only jobs in the Corps that require extensive experience and auditioning before enlisting in the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Matthew A. Callahan) - Lance Cpl. Jonathan Galeana, a percussionist for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, and Fontana, Calif., native, plays the concert snare for ceremonial band rehearsals, Sept. 26, 2013. The music military occupational specialties are the only jobs in the Corps that require extensive experience and auditioning before enlisting in the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Matthew A. Callahan)
HONOLULU — Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band play the “Marines’ Hymn” while marching during the 45th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Waikiki, March 17. Thousands of tourists, local residents and spectators crowded the street to see the parade’s entertainment for the afternoon. While not a legal holiday in the U.S., St. Patrick’s Day is popularly celebrated across the country and other parts of the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter) - HONOLULU — Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band play the “Marines’ Hymn” while marching during the 45th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Waikiki, March 17. Thousands of tourists, local residents and spectators crowded the street to see the parade’s entertainment for the afternoon. While not a legal holiday in the U.S., St. Patrick’s Day is popularly celebrated across the country and other parts of the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter)